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Jeera rice is an North Indian dish prepared from rice and cumin seeds. Jeera is the Hindi word for Cumin Seeds. Unlike Biriyani this dish is very easy to prepare and delicious to eat. This dish goes good with gravy's like Green Peas Masala, Daal Fry,  Mashroom Masala, Paneer Butter Masala etc. You many also like other rice items like Navarathna Pulav and Ghee Rice . Preparation Time : 15 min Cooking Time       : 25 min Serves                    : 4 Ingredients :: English Name For Ingredients Hindi Names For Ingredients Quantity Basumati Rice बासमती चावल 2 Cup Onion प्याज 2 Green Peas (Optional) मटर 1/4 Cup Cumin Seeds जीरा 2 tbsp Green Chillies हरी मिर्च 3-4 Ginger Garlic Paste अदरक लहसुन पेस्ट 1 tbsp Oil / Ghee तेल / घी 3 tbsp Bay leaf तेज पत्ता 1 Star Anise चक्र फूल 1 Cloves

Saru which means rasam usually served along with rice. This is a South Indian delicacy which is rich in flavor of spices. There are different kinds of rasam's prepared in South India as per the geographical  differences, but the common ingredients involved in every rasam is Dry red chillies, Curry leaves, Mustard Seeds, Grated Coconut, Asafoetida and Coriander Seeds. The recipe that i have given here is of the Saru(rasam) prepared in all the temples belonging to Gowd Saraswath Brahmin community. You can find this type of Saru mostly in the Venkataraman Temples in and around Udupi & Mangalore. You may also like other side dishes for rice such as  Dalitoy , Brahmin's Special Saru  & Jeere Meere Kadi . Preparation Time : 15 min Cooking Time       : 20 min Serves                    : 4 Ingredients :: English Name For Ingredients Hindi Names For Ingredients Quantity Tomato टमाटर 2 Green Chilies हरी मिर्च 1

These puri's are used to make different chat items such as Paani Puri or Golgappa, Sev Puri, Masala Puri, Dahi Puri, Dahi Papdi Chat, Tikki Puri etc. This is a round puffed dough balls fried crisp and served with varieties of fillings. I always prefer to make Puri's for chats at home instead of buying from store. Many of my friends say that the puri's prepared by them become softer once it cool down. I feel if a correct measurement is taken to prepare a puri's then we will get absolutely a good result. You can store these puri's in a air tight container and can prepare the dishes of your choice whenever you feel like having. Preparation Time : 15 min Cooking Time       : 20 min Makes                    : 50 Puri's Ingredients :: English Name For Ingredients Hindi Names For Ingredients Quantity Semolina सूजी 1 Bowl Maida मेडा 1/4 Bowl Baking Powder बेकिंग पाउडर 1/2 tsp

Pani Puri or Golgappa is everyone's favourite snack which drools out mouth by the imagination. This is a North Indian Snack as well as street food where "pani" means water(mixed with different flavours) and Puri is a round fried dough balls fried crisp and golden. In Mumbai people call it as Pani Puri and other parts of the North India people call as Golgappa's. These are made with variety of fillings such as Chickpeas, Moong Sprouts, Onion, Green Peas, Potatoes and so on. I like the filling of Boiled potato and onion. I have given the recipe of same here. I have used home made puri's to prepare Golgappa. You can also check the recipe of Home made Puri's in my blog. Preparation Time : 30 min Serves                   : 4 Ingredients :: English Name For Ingredients Hindi Names For Ingredients Quantity For Preparing the Paani :: Mint Leaves पुदीने की पत्तियां 1/2 Cup Chopped Coriander L